Superintendent – Julie Cope (570)441-2059 Email – julescopie@gmail.com
General Rules for Department 2
- Entry forms must be in the Superintendents hand no later than July 1.
- Entry fees $4.00 per animal – payment due with entry form
- Animals may be entered Sunday, between 12 – 6 PM.
- Entries may be limited depending on availability of stalls.
- Exhibitors need to provide their own bedding.
- Fair may withhold premiums if you fail to comply with any rules and/or regulations stated in the premium Book.
Sections 1-6 – Dairy Cattle
1- Ayrshire
2- Brown Swiss
3- Guernsey
4- Holstein
5- Jersey
6- Red & White
Dairy Cattle Rules and Regulations
- Judging on Thursday, 10:00 AM.
* Show order: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Red & White (alphabetical) - Animals must be recorded at least 87 % to the appropriate registry association for their respective breed.
- All substitutions must be within the same breed and must be approved by the Superintendent prior to Check-in.
- All animals must have registration papers at check-in.
- All general fair rules and health regulations apply.
- Animals can only be entered under one breed.
- Red & White Holsteins must have registration papers from the Red & White Association to show under this breed.
Premier Awards – General Rules
- Recipient must be an exhibitor at the fair.
- Top 6 point animals will be counted for each breeder and exhibitor.
- Points will be awarded in individual classes only, not group classes.
- No additional points for champions.
- Points will be the same for all classes as follows:
1st – 10 pts; 2nd – 8 pts; 3rd – 6 pts; 4th – 4 pts; 5th – 2 pts.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1-6 | 02001 | Spring Calf (3/1/24 -5/31/24) | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02002 | Winter Calf (12/1/23- 2/29/24) | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02003 | Fall Calf (9/1/23- 11/30/23) | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02004 | Summer Yearling (6/1/23- 8/31/23) | $20 | $18 | $15 | $12 | $8 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02005 | Spring Yearling (3/1/23- 5/31/23) | $20 | $18 | $15 | $12 | $8 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02006 | Winter Yearling (12/1/22- 2/28/23) | $20 | $18 | $15 | $12 | $8 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02007 | Fall Yearling (9/1/22 - 11/30/22) | $20 | $18 | $15 | $12 | $8 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02008 | Junior Champion Female | Ribbon | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02009 | Reserve Champion Female | Ribbon | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02010 | Best Junior Female Bred & Owned by Exhibitor | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02011 | Junior Best 3 Females (same prefix, 1 must be Bred and owned by exhibitor, Fall Yearling not in milk or younger) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02012 | Junior Get of Sire (3 animals same sire under 2 years of age) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02013 | Dry Cow - Born prior to 9/1/21 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02014 | Junior 2 Year Old Cow (3/1/22- 8/31/22) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02015 | Senior 2 Year Old Cow (9/1/21 - 2/28/22) | $40 | $32 | $25 | $18 | $12 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02016 | Junior 3 Year Old Cow (3/1/21 - 8/31/21) | $40 | $32 | $25 | $18 | $12 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02017 | Senior 3 Year Old Cow (9/1/20 - 2/28/21) | $40 | $32 | $25 | $18 | $12 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02018 | 4 Year Old Cow (9/1/19 - 8/31/20) | $45 | $38 | $30 | $22 | $15 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02019 | 5 Year Old Cow (9/1/18 - 8/31/19) | $45 | $38 | $30 | $22 | $15 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02020 | Aged Cow 6 years & Older (born before 9/1/18) | $45 | $38 | $30 | $22 | $15 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02021 | Senior Champion Female | Ribbon | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02022 | Reserve Senior Champion Female | Ribbon | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02023 | Grand Champion Female | Rosette | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02024 | Reserve Grand Champion Female | Rosette | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02025 | Best Animal Bred & Owned by Exhibitor | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02026 | Best 3 Females - any age, same prefix, 1 must be Bred & owned by exhibitor | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02027 | Dairy Herd (3 cows same herd) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02028 | Produce of Dam (2 animals same dam) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02029 | Dam & Daughter | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02030 | Get of Sire (3 cows, same sire, must have both Jr.& Sr. cows) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02031 | Montour Delong Fair Class (2 animals owned/leased by 1 exhibitor) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02032 | Herd Unit (5 animals from the same herd, 2 must have calved) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 1-6 | 02033 | Premier Breeder - Holstein (All animals carrying the same Prefix will be combine) | Plaque | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02034 | Premier Exhibitor - Holstein (All animals from the same farm or family will be combine) | Plaque | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02035 | Premier Breeder - Color Breed (All animals carrying the same Prefix will be combine) | Plaque | ||||
| 2 | 1-6 | 02036 | Premier Exhibitor - Color Breed (All animals from same farm or family will be combine) | Plaque |
Secton 7 – Dairy Beef
Dairy Beef General Rules
- Weigh-in on Sunday, Starting at 7:00 PM
- Livestock judging is at 3:00 PM on Tuesday.
- Must weigh between 200lbs. & 800lbs.
- All substitutions must be approved by the Superintendent prior to check-in
- All other General Rules and Health Requirements apply.
- Animals will be assigned to specific classes after weigh-in.
- Over fitting of breeding and market animals will be discriminated against. Any artificial means used to change the form or shape of an animal will disqualify it from competition.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 02037 | Light Weight Dairy Beef | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 7 | 02038 | Medium Weight Dairy Beef | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 7 | 02039 | Heavy Weight Dairy Beef | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | 7 | 02040 | Grand Champion Dairy Beef | Rosette | ||||
| 2 | 7 | 02041 | Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Beef | Rosette |
Secton 8 – Finished Dairy Beef
| 2 | 8 | 02050 | Finished Dairy Beef | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
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